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Still haven’t gotten your tickets for Life Ball 2010? This year, the most important VIP guests are Bill Clinton and Whoopi Goldberg, and it promises to be the charity event of the year. Past celebrations have been graced by the presence of such VIP figures as Liza Minelli, Elton John, Sharon Stone, Pamela Anderson and Eva Longoria. This year it will be held on July 17. The dates have been changed ( it is usually in May) in part to kick off the XVIII International AIDS Conference, which brings together international researchers and AIDS experts to Vienna from the 18 to 23 July.
The Life Ball raises funds for the organization of LIFE AIDS, and is a great celebration. You have one last chance to get tickets at an auction on Monday June 28 until Monday July 12, 2010 on www.ebay.at . To date, this event has raised more than EUR 12 million fund to support the fight against AIDS, and is Europe´s largest annual AIDS charity event.
Life Ball is an evolution of the great tradition of Viennese Balls. There are extravagant performances, elaborate costumes and inspirational speeches. There is a ton of media interest in the event, which always brings people together the world´s largest fashion and film stars. The Life Ball started in 1993 and has since become a world famous event.
Life Ball takes place in the City of Vienna, and is the only charity event associated with AIDS to take place in a government building, lending it a special grandeur. It also implies that there is only 3.780 tickets the event (because more people would not fit in the historic building!) This manifestation of the splendid culture of hope that encourages more people to join efforts and money in the fight against AIDS has different ticket categories, to make the event accessible to more people.
For example, the “style tickets” are available for those who wear a costume inspired by the theme of the festival. The theme this year is “Earth.” Prepare your special outfit, and remember to be creative, as stated by Chris Lohner: “A penis is not yet a costume.” For economic accommodation, rent apartments in Vienna.
